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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Borbet Type A's

Borbet is a wheel manufacturer for Porsche. The Borbet Type A is pretty much my favorite wheel, and I would really like to know what they look like on an FC, and more importantly if they would fit. They have a goofy offset, but what do you guys think?




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The sizes in 16" come in two available widths and offsets:
7.5"x16" ET 35/20
9"x16" ET 15
17" may be available but harder to find.

It doesn't say much about bolt pattern. I know they are available in at least 4x100, 5x100, 5x130 and 5x114.3. Is that our size? These are getting harder to find.

Could someone photoshop these wheels for me?
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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personally.. i think theyd look dumb. too much wheel
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Maybe if they looked better...
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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Ok ok I get the hint you guys don't like the wheels. I love dish though, I need dish. What about these, would somebody photoshop these?





Any other suggestions?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 01:57 AM
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Offset is too low.
You're not going to get big dish out of most FC wheel fitments cause of the high offset.

Try and find some "ATS" brand rims - some of their designs have curved inward spokes that allow them to run a quasi-dish.


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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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You mean ATS cups? I don't really see them working on an FC.


Their kind of a basic style rim with flare. Perfect for the above car, but I would need to see a photoshop on an FC
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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My brother had those exact wheels on his 1g talon. Looked like ***. I dont like em' personally.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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gross me out...lol
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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I found these for $102/piece from EdgeRacing.com
17x7 ET42 18 lbs
Also available with tire bundles...



OR these black ones are nice too
$102/piece
17x7 ET42 19 lbs




I really like the silver ones. I think the lines go well with the FC, rounded yet geometric and angular. Here's a pic on an Audi.






Can someone photoshop the silver ones and or the black ones on my car?


My car:


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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by GodSquadMandrake
You mean ATS cups? I don't really see them working on an FC.
Yeah, ATS also makes other models, but you get the general idea.

Here's another example...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

The fitment is perfect for an FC, but it still runs pretty high offsets.
The illusion of a big lip is there due to the curved spokes.


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Attached Thumbnails Borbet Type A's-desmonddeep.jpg  

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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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dost thou not photoshop thself?
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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I'm a big fan of that wheel also. My friend ran it on his VW GTI VR6 and I think he also ran a different set on his black Turbo II with the centers painted black. It looked very cool.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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P shopped the Flik's finally. I think they look good.

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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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Maybe you can photoshop these for the FC.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=468816
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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I actually had this girl p shop it. I gave her a Mellow Yellow from the pop machine. Maybe if you give her soda too?
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